Analyst report stories - Page 227

Apple's iPad set to lead the tablet market for four more years, buoyed by surging sales and a vibrant app ecosystem, says Gartner.

PC monitor shipments in New Zealand rose 7% sequentially in Q4 2011, driven by government and educational deals, while Australia saw a 12% decline.

Aggressive promotions in the education sector and natural disasters created an erratic but ultimately growth-positive year for the ANZ PC market in 2011.

Cloud computing is driving IT evolution, but WAN optimisation leader Blue Coat is ensuring high performance and user experience across all application types.

Amidst the boom in virtualisation by businesses, the rush to adopt is often outpacing crucial security measures, posing long-term risks.

New Zealand's rapid embrace of virtualisation has transformed IT landscapes, paving the way for the rise of the cloud and future user-centric computing.

After a challenging 2011, IDC predicts a surge in printer sales across ANZ with vendors benefiting from a post-disaster and economic recovery demand.

Apple's iPad 2 dominated New Zealand's Q4 tablet market in 2011, capturing 71% of sales, with Apple poised to launch its new iPad model soon.

Ownership of plasma and LCD TVs has surged since 2007, while digital cameras decline as smartphone usage rises, according to Roy Morgan.

Despite the ETS's introduction to promote green technology, IDC reports no uptick in sustainable tech investments in NZ.

Programmes evolve with a focus on productivity and a shift towards EaaS, challenging partners to adapt or risk obsolescence.

A strong channel network has helped Avaya to top spot as Frost & Sullivan's 2011 Asia Pacific Contact Center Applications Inbound Systems Vendor of the Year.

Floods in Thailand disrupt global HDD supply, hiking prices and shaking up storage, DR plans globally. Time to rethink approach and embrace SSD?.

Study reveals 83% of managers see IT as vital for innovation, yet a prominent misalignment exists within NZ firms, affecting project success.

The importance of good service design cannot be understated, as it can give a business a competitive advantage.

ICT organisations will continue to reap rewards despite cautious spending in 2012 according to research company IDC.

Data warehouses are evolving from simple storers of information to providers of analysis - what does it mean for your business?.

In 2012, tightening IT budgets will be the new standard, urges companies to innovate within confines, says IDC.

As unified communications (UC) adoption grows, tech providers must guide resellers to support and educate businesses for effective deployment and ongoing use.

NZ's Unified Communications market set to hit $212.2m by 2017, driving demand for value-added services amid technology commoditisation.